Deval Patrick launches new PAC amid 2020 buzz

Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick launched a new PAC Wednesday, the latest sign that the Democrat's political ambitions may not be through ahead of 2020.

The new Reason to Believe PAC is aimed at "promoting Governor Patrick’s positive vision for Democrats to rally around in 2018," according to its website. The political action committee announced its launch on Wednesday afternoon.

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Patrick, a rumored contender in the next presidential election, has said he will decide whether to run by the end of the year. After two terms as Massachusetts' governor, Patrick rejoined the private sector at Bain Capital. But he has ramped back up his political involvement, including meeting with former President Barack Obama in Washington this year.

"As progressives, we can lead the country out of a dark chapter of division. In 2018, the true character of our country is at stake—and we must come together to ensure that our country remains generous, giving, broad and inclusive," the PAC says on its website.

Patrick has already been making appearances in a handful of races around the country. In July, he campaigned for Colin Allred, the Democratic nominee challenging GOP Rep. Pete Sessions in a Texas battleground district. Earlier this year, Patrick backed Democratic Sen. Doug Jones successful special election campaign against Republican Roy Moore in Alabama.

A spokesperson for Patrick didn't immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday.